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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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